AGRICULTURAL USES

Today's farmers have many needs for propane, and at Hicksgas we understand those needs. In fact many of our employee's are farmers, so we know what it takes to keep your farm working smoothly and efficiently.

Farms require many use's of propane such as:

—• Heating for houses and outbuildings

—• Motor fuel for tractors and other farm vehicles

—• Hog and poultry confinements

—• Stock tank heating

—• Crop drying

—• Irrigation

—• Flame cultivation

Visit the Propane Council website for more information.

TANK MAINTENANCE

When you are a Hicksgas customer you also get the benefit of free tank maintenance. You take pride in your home and yard, so Hicksgas wants to keep our tanks looking good as well. We make every effort to level and paint our tanks on a 7 year schedule. This is an important piece in maintaining the gas system. A company that does not take care of its equipment probably won’t take care of you as a customer either. Some of our competitors have even been known to charge their customers to paint tanks or ask that the customer paint the tank for the company!

KEEP FULL ROUTING

The most worry free and cost effective delivery system for a propane customer is to be on Keep Full routing. Hicksgas uses a state of the art tracking system that monitors the outside temperature and wind conditions and then calculates your individual gas usage to determine when your tank needs to be filled. This allows us to provide you the piece of mind to know you never have to watch your tank gauge...that is our job. Hicksgas does also provide Will Call service for those customers who want to watch their own tank usage. However if a will call customer calls in out of gas or we have to make a special trip, there is a fee charged for this service. The best way for a customer to avoid costly extra charges is to be on the Keep Full system...let Hicksgas take care of the worries.

WHY SHOULD YOU USE PROPANE?

Propane is the preferred fuel for rural home heating in the Midwest. It is clean burning and efficient. One challenge we all face in the winter is keeping the air in our home from getting too dry. Many home owners even have to rely on humidifiers during the winter. Burning propane for heating produces a small amount of moisture which is important in the winter season to keep your home warm and comfortable.

SALT

Hicksgas water conditioning systems eliminate hard water problems and make your water taste better. They remove calcium and magnesium from your water supply by filtering it through a resin-softening medium. Salt is used to revitalize the system periodically to provide soft water for your daily needs. These systems are designed and engineered to give you reliable operation and to conserve the water and salt required in the regeneration process.

DELIVERY

Hicksgas will deliver salt directly to your door.

WATER LINKS

United Salt Corporation

WATER SERVICE

In 1940, C.W. Hicks founded Hicksgas in Roberts, Illinois. Hicksgas has since become synonymous with quality propane products and unsurpassed service in Illinois and Indiana.

With the addition of water conditioning products in 1962, Hicksgas also became the preferred source for water softeners, filters and drinking water systems.

Today, Hicksgas is still a family-owned and operated business. Hicksgas is also locally managed so your calls are handled by our knowledgeable office staff, not a voice mail system.

Our service technicians are formally trained and receive continuing education on propane and water conditioning issues. When you select Hicksgas, you're choosing people that take pride in their work and care about their customers.

COMMERCIAL WATER

Hicksgas MGTE Commercial Water Softeners

Over the years, Hicksgas has built a reputation as an industry standard for high quality watertreatment systems and equipment. Hicksgas MGTE Series Softeners reflect that overall commitment to excellence, and are fabricated using field tested designs with a proven record of service reliability. Hicksgas MGTE Series Water Softeners are designed to fit the requirements of many types of commercial and light industrial applications such as Apartments, Motels, Office Buildings, Condominiums, Schools, Laundromats and Car Washes.

Schools

Students and Faculty will appreciate the benefits of soft water in the cafeteria and the locker room.

Offices

Offer tenants and employees the comforts of soft water.

Features

State of the art, top-mounted control valve with optimum service and backwash flow rates.

• User friendly, solid-state microprocessor control with all push-button settings.
• Timeclock or Metered regeneration.
• Digital display of time of day, days until next regeneration, volume remaining, current flow rate, and total volume used (Totalizer).
• Corrosion resistant FRP resin tanks and polyethylene brine tanks.
• User-selected, Double-Backwash feature offers a more efficient regeneration and better resin cleaning.
• Soft water brine tank refill.
• Automatic Bypass during regeneration.
• 12-volt output AC adapter provides a safe and easy installation.

Restaurants

Dishes and glassware sparkle and linens and tablecloths will be cleaner and last longer when washed with soft water.

Car Wash

Soft water lengthens the life of water-using appliances. Softened water maintains energy efficiency allowing maximum performance and profits from your equipment.

RESIDENTIAL WATER

How Will Hicksgas Water Conditioning Benefit Me?

Hicksgas Conditioned Water makes a refreshing difference and saves you money!

Many water supplies contain hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium). These minerals form a scale and create problems in water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, coffee makers, humidifiers and plumbing systems. Hicksgas water conditioning systems eliminate hard water problems and make your water taste better. They remove calcium and magnesium from your water supply by filtering it through a resin-softening medium. Salt is used to revitalize the system periodically to provide soft water for your daily needs. These systems are designed and engineered to give you reliable operation and to conserve the water and salt required in the regeneration process. Take a close look at all of the advantages and you'll find that conditioned water makes a refreshing difference in your life and will save you money now and in the years ahead.

Save Soap

Hard water impairs the cleansing strength of detergents. Conditioned water not only delivers greater washing power, it reduces soap requirements (up to 70%) and protects your washing machine at the same time.

Save Money

The cost of your cleaning supplies will drop dramatically with conditioned water because you'll use less soap, fewer harsh chemicals and detergents to get the job done.

Brighten Fabrics

Fabrics last longer, come out fresher, cleaner and softer when washed in conditioned water. Your colors stay brighter, too.

Have Cleaner Dishes and Glasses

Tired of streaks and spots on glassware and dishes? Conditioned water eliminates the problem, makes your dishes sparkle and helps your dishwasher last longer.

Protect Your Plumbing

Over a period of time scale forms to clog your plumbing. As the pipes clog, water flow is restricted and water pressure can be reduced dramatically. A water conditioning system minimizes this headache.

Extend Water Heater Life

Conditioned water adds longer life to your water heater by minimizing the scale build up created by hard water minerals. This saves you money, too. Less energy is required (17% to 21%) to heat water in tanks without a scale buildup.

Extend Faucet Life

Hard water scale corrodes and plugs valves in water-using appliances. This shortens their service life and costs you money.

End Skin Irritations

Red, roughened hands are usually the by-product of hardwater. Conditioned water caresses, it doesn't irritate. Say goodbye to razor burn as your razor glides smoothly over your soft water conditioned face.

Bathe Better

Bring conditioned water to your bath or shower and you will feel a refreshing difference. You'll wash "really clean" faster and without soap build up on your skin. A conditioned water shampoo revives hair color and makes it more radiant and manageable. You'll come away more relaxed and refreshed than ever before.

Reduce Cleaning Time

Washing floors, tile, and kitchen surfaces goes much easier and faster with contitioned water because it eliminates the film and soap scum that hard water causes.

Eliminate Stains

All your bathroom fixtures benefit from conditioned water. There will be no more unsightly bathtub rings, stains or mineral build up to darken your porcelain fixtures.

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION HEAT

Whether or not you’re a Construction Manager building a one million sq ft warehouse or a Home Builder who builds one or two homes a year. Hicksgas has the equipment and the knowledge to handle any of your temporary heating needs no mater how large or small.

Equipment

Convection Heaters:

80,000 up to 250,000 btu – The LB White Workman series does not require any electricity to operate, and are safe to operate on wood floors. This makes the perfect heater to use while a new house is under construction.

Forced Air Direct fired Heaters:

100,000 up to 400,000 btu – The LB White Tradesman series is perfect for temp heat. They are easy to move from job to job and can handle any small to mid size construction project. Multiple heaters can be set in place to handle the largest of jobs and provide more even heat than using one large unit.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICE

Hicksgas has available:

• Tanks

• Tank Wagons

• Vaporizors

• Heaters

• Hose

FLAME CULTIVATION

Visit Red Dragon for information about row crop flamers.

IRRIGATION

Visit the Propane Council website for information on propane irrigation.

WHOLESALE GAS

If you need propane delivered by the semi load Hicksgas is the company to call. Through Rocket Supply Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hicks Oils & Hicksgas, we have provided quality, reliable wholesale propane service to:

—• Independent propane companies

—• Grain elevators

—• Livestock operations

—• Stand-by natural gas customers

—• Stand-by generators

—• Natural gas mixing plants

—• Asphalt plants

and other large volume users for over 60 years.
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Rocket Supply owns a fleet of 8 tractor trailer propane transports with a team of veteran company drivers who have a combined experience of over 80 years delivering propane. The company also maintains a working relationship with a number of contract haulers who can fill in during a pinch.

Rocket Supply utilizes as many as 10 different propane suppliers who have established business relationships in some cases spanning decades. These relationships allow the company to regularly pull propane from 15 different terminals. This gives Rocket Supply outstanding flexibility in providing propane to our customers in even the difficult winters.

So what are you looking for in a propane wholesaler? A proven track record for delivery no matter what the season brings, experienced friendly staff, quality equipment, access to multiple producers and terminals, and accurate billings. Rocket Supply has been providing all these and more.

PROPANE BULK STORAGE INSTALLATIONS

At Hicksgas we are more than just a residential propane company.

We offer a variety of bulk storage solutions to fit any type of need that you may have, from emergency stand by to commercial industrial and agricultural uses.

Storage Tanks:

We offer storage tanks ranging from 6,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons and above.

Tanks for Sale or Lease:

—• Hicksgas offers tanks for sale that are in as is condition, completely refurbished and even new.

—• The Hicksgas lease program varies depending on the size of storage tank or tanks needed and the annual gallons consumed.

STORAGE AND PRODUCT SUPPLY

Hicksgas maintains an inventory of bulk propane storage tanks ranging in size from 6,000 to 30,000 gallons for commercial users. These tanks are available for lease or sale.

We can arrange for shipping, crane service and complete installation of bulk storage tanks. Our service staff has over – years experience installing and maintaining bulk propane facilities and the related equipment. If your existing system needs updates, general repairs, relief replacement, pump repairs, vaporizers or you are looking at building a new installation, Hicksgas can take care of your needs.

If you need service or storage tanks for stand-by generators, interruptible natural gas service or natural gas mixing facilities Hicksgas can work with you.

RETAIL DISPENSING UNITS

Specialty Retailer

As a Specialty Retailer like Hardware stores, Garden Centers, RV dealers or even Party and Rental stores, you are always looking for a way to increase your bottom line.

With a Hicksgas Dispensing Unit you will be able to offer another product to draw more customers to your location that may have never stopped in before, therefore increasing your floor traffic to sell other in store products.

With a Hicksgas Dispensing Unit you will receive these following benefits:

—• A bulk storage tank ranging in sizes from 500 to 1,450 gallons

—• Dispensing cabinet fitted with pump, scale, hoses and purge system for new cylinders

—• Meters are available for specific applications

—• Training for you and your employee’s to encourage safe cylinder filling practices

—• Assistance in obtaining the required state and local permits

—• Marketing assistance with POP material available

FORKLIFTS

When you choose Hicksgas for you forklift fuel needs we will set you up with the one of our two delivery systems that best suites your needs.

Cylinder Exchange

Many companies prefer to have their cylinders delivered pre-filled and ready for use. This is where the Hicksgas Cylinder Exchange program comes in.

Hicksgas will provide you with:

—• A delivery schedule that will meet your specific needs

—• Aluminum or steel cylinders ranging in sizes from 20lb, 33.5lb, 43lb

—• Cylinder cages to meet all NFPA and OSHA standards. Cages are available in a variety of sizes such as 6, 9 and 12 cylinder capacities. Larger sizes or combinations are available for high volume customers.

—• Technical assistance

—• 24 hour EMERGENCY SERVICE

Dispensing Station

A few companies prefer to have a bulk tank with a pump installed at their location so they can fill their own cylinders.

Hicksgas will provide you with:

—• A bulk storage tank ranging in sizes from 500 to 1,450 gallons

—• Dispensing cabinet fitted with pump, scale and hoses

—• Meters available for specific applications

—• Training for your employee’s to ensure safe cylinder filling practices

WHY USE A PROPANE POWERED FORKLIFT?

Propane forklifts are available for purchase or lease from dealers throughtout the country. Prices vary with age, condition, features and brand. The initial total investment of a propane forklift is lower than a comparable electric or diesel powered forklift. Plus they are cheaper to operate and maintain.

—• Propane forklifts are very fuel-efficient. A 33-lb tank lasts an average of 8 hours.

—• Propane has an indefinite storage life. It is not degraded by the length of time stored.

—• Propane forklifts have less engine deposit build-up than gasoline or diesel powered forklifts which means fewer tune-ups.

HOW TO READ THE TANK % GAUGE

How much gas is in my tank?

This is one of the most common questions customers call in and ask. Well here is an easy way for you to be able to check it for yourself. All propane tanks are very similar in design but each one is a little different so the following description may not be exact for your tank but it should still be close.

Pretty much all tanks will have a liquid level gauge that will tell you what % full the tank is. Because the gauge is reading the liquid level it will be located on the top surface of the tank. If the tank’s lid is in the middle of the tank, the gauge will generally be mounted flat with the tank surface and outside of the lid.

Some tanks that have the lid on the end may have the gauge under the lid.

RESIDENTIAL LINKS

Weber gas grills

Ducane gas grills

Broilmaster gas grills

Holland gas grills

Empire Comfort Systems gas logs and fire places

Rasmussen gas logs

AGRICULTURAL & COMMERCIAL LINKS

L.B. White gas heaters

National Propane Gas Association

Red Dragon row crop flamers

Propane Council

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National Propane Gas Association

NEW CUSTOMER REFERRAL PROGRAM

Don’t forget, if you are a satisfied Hicksgas customer and you refer a friend, neighbor or family member that becomes a Hicksgas bulk propane customer with a 500 or 1000 gallon tank, you can receive a $100 gas credit on your account!

To receive your $100.00 gas credit all you need to do is fill out the form below or click here to download a PDF file of the form to fill out and give to your Hicksgas representative. Then refer a family member, friend or a neighbor. There is no limit to the number of people you refer. When Hicksgas installs a tank for your referral you will receive your $100.00 gas credit.